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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
I'm not watching the debate, but from what I'm gathering, it's a cripeshow.
It's a mess, Trump has been constantly interrupting Biden. But Biden has gotten good zingers and has stayed on message by focusing on the consequences.
Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Sep 29th 2020 at 6:28:46 AM
"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji YangWith the Trump keeps trying to harass Biden, I'm wondering if his team told him to just keep attacking in the hope that Biden will get flustered enough for his stutter to come into play.
It's the kind of arsehole tactic Trump could be convinced to play. The reason I'm wondering is because I've seen that kind of bullying directed at people with speech impediments before. Of course, it's not that different to Trump's usual behaviour anyway.
Edited by Wyldchyld on Sep 29th 2020 at 2:32:04 PM
If my post doesn't mention a giant flying sperm whale with oversized teeth and lionfish fins for flippers, it just isn't worth reading.Serious or sarcastic, ~Fourthspartan 56? I can't tell.
100% serious
It could be an electoral risk, by choosing to be ambiguous Biden is leaving the options open. It's definitely better than his prior refusal and short of a radical like Warren the best we'd get. I view it as an encouraging sign.
Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Sep 29th 2020 at 6:32:54 AM
"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji YangDammit, that "let me shut you down" was kinda Actually Pretty Funny. Clearly someone else came up with that.
i'm tired, my friendTrump and his team are totally the kind of people who would try to do this. But like you said, it's hard to tell since Trump's also an asshole in general.
Disgusted, but not surprised

Got Bingo.